Structural Engineer - Building Structures (Multiple Levels)

Ramboll

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer to join their Buildings team. The role involves developing structural concepts, leading projects, and promoting sustainable design solutions. Ideal candidates will be chartered engineers with excellent communication skills and experience in construction materials. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Ability to explain complex engineering principles clearly.
Experience on high design and sustainability projects.
Good general knowledge of building construction.

Responsibilities

Develop structural concepts and design philosophies.
Lead design processes for projects.
Liaise with clients and represent the company.

Skills

Excellent communication

Low-carbon design

Project leadership

Sustainable solutions

Education

Chartered or nearly-Chartered with IStructE, ICE

Tools

Steel design

Concrete design

Timber design

Job description

Overview

We invite you to bring your talent and passion into play as you take an active role in delivering a wide range of interesting projects of different scales, complexities, structural forms and materials within a Top 10 consultancy. If you crave a challenging role but need flexibility and work-life balance, our new Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer positions may be ideal for you. We are very interested in talking to people who are looking for a new challenge or may be on a career break and are thinking about returning to consultancy.

Building division and team

You will join our Buildings team, working on a range of exciting local landmarks as well as national and international projects, in a variety of sectors including commercial offices, education, healthcare, heritage, industrial, rail, aviation, defence and residential. We promote home and hybrid working; candidates who can travel to key Ramboll locations (Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Chester, Leeds, London, Manchester and Southampton) are encouraged to apply.

Your key tasks and responsibilities

Develop and agree structural concepts and design philosophies
Inspire and enthuse the engineers and technicians on your projects
Liaise with clients and collaborators, representing Ramboll at project meetings
Take ownership as day-to-day lead on a project or part of a project
Push the boundaries of low-carbon design

Your key deliverables over the first 12 months

Grow and maintain a network of contacts and be a great ambassador for Ramboll
Lead the design process for a project (size suitable for level of experience)
Collaborate with colleagues from the local team and beyond to support implementation of various aspects of the Ramboll Business Plan

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. We provide growth and development opportunities in a supportive environment with flexible and hybrid working, and care about our people’s wellbeing.

Qualifications and experience

Chartered or nearly-Chartered with the IStructE, ICE, or international equivalent
An excellent communicator capable of explaining complex engineering principles in plain language, verbally, in writing, and through sketching
A track record of working on projects with high levels of design, sustainability, or re-use of existing assets
Experience in the design of primary construction materials (steel, concrete, timber) and a good general knowledge of building construction; experience of MMC would be beneficial
A passion for sustainable solutions
A multidisciplinary mindset and an aptitude for learning about the wider aspects of building design

Personal qualities

Great with people
Diverse in outlook and with something different to bring to the table
A curiosity to explore – ‘is there a better way to do this’
Happy to ask questions and to answer them
Willingness to take responsibility for your projects and development

Additional areas (not essential)

Assessment, retrofit and alteration of existing structures
Construction supervision, building investigation and structural testing

Welcome to our Buildings division

As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 5,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable and liveable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our liveable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings to improve the quality of life for building users.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,300 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across society. We offer a competitive salary, alongside 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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